DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! Wednesday September 11th, 2024 8:06:12 AM Ash pats Drack on the back and explains a little card game and they are in the shipping business. Drack hugs Manolo back then asks the heavens if he was brought back for an ocean adventure and thy will be done. He congratulates Hank on keeping the casters alive and asks who is going to sail the boat. He pats Ash on the back and waits to see what happens between Loryn and the captain. Loryn is disappointed no one got his joke and shows the writ to the captain conveying what the captain has said. He is happy the captain used to be with the Mailed Fist as although they were mercs they respected rules and contracts. He explains they haven’t given much thought to the captain’s continued employment and didn’t expect to find a crew on the ship. Gnubert stands watch and approves of what is being said via message. Hank think that former Mailed Fist is a good sign.
The captain explains, “Well at first Regina gathered some random scallywags from some of the local nameless bars to crew the ship but they weren’t the most trustworthy so I was hired on to essentially run roughshod over the layabouts. The crew had a more informal agreement with Regina whereas my agreement was higher paying and more detailed. I required a contract stipulating my duties, rights and responsibilities before agreeing to do this job. I may have retired from the Fist but I did learn the importance of a contract.”
“Honestly if you fine folk are going to be taking ownership of this ship you can probably dismiss the crew. It might cost you a couple of copper or even some silver for them to leave peacefully but it is probably worth it. As I said their agreement with Regina was more informal than my own with a contract and they had been promised some amount of copper or silver per day while crewing the ship and they’ve been crewing the ship for almost 5 days now.”
AC 20 HP 84 Drack ; Chris J Wednesday September 11th, 2024 10:14:21 AM
Drack waits for the results of the negotiation, but hopes that they keep the captain. having just returned, he is not fully sure of what has been happening, but if the group is going to sea, he would prefer a seasoned captain.
Lay hands 11/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Wednesday September 11th, 2024 7:03:45 PM
Gnubert waits on the information to be relayed and lets Loryn know his vote is to pay the crew their wages, and let them be on their way.
AC 13 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Wednesday September 11th, 2024 7:30:28 PM
Loryn takes it in and just decides. “The crews services are no longer required. Captain if you would call them to the deck, we’ll dispense with them”
Once the crew is assembled, “we know you anticipated a longer time aboard, but your services are no longer required. As severance, please step forth and accept 10gold each”
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 Wednesday September 11th, 2024 7:43:04 PM
Manolo thinks the amount that is offered is very high. 'at least we now gained some allies in the future and hopefully the crew is going to put some part of the money to good use'.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 Wednesday September 11th, 2024 7:43:41 PM
Ooc: is the amount that high or is it just me ?
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Wednesday September 11th, 2024 11:39:53 PM "That's very generous, Loryn... But Captain, how many crew are on the ship? I certainly hope there aren't 50 sailors currently on shore leave..."
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 14/36 Thursday September 12th, 2024 12:12:29 AM
Ash's eyes go wide at the payment Loryn dishes out. That was probably more money than the sailors saw in their lives.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:57/57. heroism Thursday September 12th, 2024 8:36:52 AM "Generous indeed," Mortimer remarks. It's correct what they say, he ponders, a gnome and his money will soon party.
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! Thursday September 12th, 2024 8:54:03 AM Drack waits for the results of the negotiation but hopes they keep the captain as he isn’t really sure what is going on but with the crew going to sea would prefer a seasoned captain. Gnubert waits on the information to be relayed and lets Loryn know his vote is to pay the crew their wages and let them be on their way. Loryn decides the crew services are no longer needed and asks the Captain to call them to the deck. The captain does as requested and it isn’t long before 7 dubious beings of various races are assembled on deck. Loryn gives each one 10 gold as severance and since this was much more than Regina had offered not one of them leaves with a complaint. Manolo thinks the amount of gold is too high and hopes they’ve gained some future allies or the crew is going to put the money to good use. Hank agrees Loryn’s severance was generous and asks the captain how many crew their were. Ash reflects that’s probably more money then the sailors have ever had before. Mortimer makes an amusing joke internally. Or typo which is even funnier. Yay party!
The captain confirms just those 7 and him and the crew had an informal agreement and he had the contract.
Perception or Sense Motive 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { Regina found the sailors for the crew among the no-name bars on the docks. The captain referred to them as scalawags for a reason. It is quite likely the 10 gold will be frittered away on drink, gambling or companionship of questionable virtue }
The crew quickly disperses and you are able to get everyone aboard and raise the gangplank.
Because the ship had been modified to be run by a single gnome there isn’t really much space in the way of quarters but the crew had made due by hanging hammocks on deck and below decks where they wouldn’t interfere with Ducet’s modification.
If you need rest you can probably use one of the hammocks while you spend your night on board your ship.
The sun is setting as you get settled in on your ship. What do you do now?
AC 20 HP 84 Drack ; Chris J Thursday September 12th, 2024 9:47:53 AM
Drack waits to see where the rest of the party is leading them, unaware of what has transpired.
Lay hands 11/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
AC 17 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+12=18 ; Thursday September 12th, 2024 10:27:20 AM
Loryn dismisses the other observations on the amount of gold with a wave, "And now word will spread as to the generosity of The Argentium, well that and it puts a target on our backs for those looking for a fat purse, but really I think generosity the better call." How the men spent the gold was of little concern
Loryn fills Drack in on the point of the group being out here through the Message.
We are looking for that box still and are working with the minotaur group and information says it went to the bottom of Dragon Bay aboard the Blue Diamond and this here vessel is specially modified to conduct underwater salvage. The former owner, or rather 2 owners ago is a gnome who lost it in a poker game and we just won it back. We came to the boat as we suspect the losers won't necessarily take it well, so here we are and we are setting up watch tonight.
Loryn tells the captain, the captain's cabin is still his and sets the standard watch
Hank and Loryn are first watch until midnight Drack, Gnubert and Manolo until 4am Mortimer and Ash after that til dawn
Loryn refreshes his Mage Armor at the start of watch
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours; Empower rod 3/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 6/8 2nd lvl: 8/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 d20+20=27 ; Thursday September 12th, 2024 6:53:20 PM
Gnubert watches Loryn pay out the former crew and shakes his head a bit knowing the money will be spent on drink, and other amusements (Sense Motive DC 27). Gnubert walks over and sheepishly smiles at Drack, "Nice to have you back with us!" the gnome says with a smile.
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Thursday September 12th, 2024 10:06:10 PM
Hank finds the comfiest chair on board, and drags it over to the main mast. He finds some rope and ties one end around the main mast, and the other end around his waist very securely. He plops himself in the chair. "I know exactly what happens when a man in heavy armor goes overboard, and it isn't happening to me! I will stay right here for the time being."
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 d20=8 ; Thursday September 12th, 2024 11:18:49 PM
Manolo understands what is going to happen. He will go to sleep as soon as he can so he can have some rest before his turn comes ( to guard the ship). Sense motive 16 or 17
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 14/36 Friday September 13th, 2024 12:48:21 AM
Ash heads below and crashes in one of the hammocks. He laughs to himself, thinking if his family could see him now.
AC 20 HP 84 Drack ; Chris J Friday September 13th, 2024 9:07:50 AM
Drack joins Hank at the main mast. "It seems we frequently get involved with something in the water. Why cant we just stay on dry land."
Drack then waits to see the final results of the plan regarding the captain, but Loryn had rewarded the crew handsomely.
Lay hands 11/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! Friday September 13th, 2024 9:51:38 AM Drack waits to see where the rest of the party is leading them, unaware of what transpired. He later joins Hank at watch and comments on their frequent water adventures. Loryn dismisses the other observations on the amount of gold explaining he thinks generosity is the better call despite the target it may put on their backs. He fills Drack in on what has transpired thus far and sets the standard watch, informing the captain the cabin is still his. Gnubert watches Loryn pay out the former crew and shakes his head a bit knowing how the money will likely be spent. He tells Drack it’s nice to have the paladin back. Hank finds a folding chair with cushions, unfolds it and ties it to the main mast with himself in it explaining he knows what happens when a man in heavy armor goes overboard and that the chair is where he is staying for the time being. Manolo understands what is going to happen and decides to get some sleep in order to have rested before his turn at watch comes. Ash heads below and crashes in one of the hammocks laughing to himself thinking about his family seeing him now.
The captain nods at Loryn and goes back into his cabin and closes the door. Shortly after that the light inside is extinguished and a little bit later than that you hear light snoring.
Hank and Loryn’s watch passes unevenly and at midnight they are spelled by Drack, Gnubert and Manolo.
Drack, Gnubert and Manolo see a variety of folks moving along the dock especially after closing time for the pubs and taverns but no one seems interested in their ship.
At 4 am Mortimer and Ash take over. It is not yet dawn when a singular female gnome in a modified artisan outfit with all sorts of bits and bobs for tinkering approaches the ship.
She’s pulling some kind of wheeled case behind her and as she reaches your ship she calls out, “Ahoy! I had heard you managed to beat Regina and her crew and win my ship back. As promised here I am to help you folks with your salvage operation. Lower the gangplank and let me aboard!”
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:57/57. heroism d20+4=24 ; Friday September 13th, 2024 1:46:17 PM
(ooc: the word "party" was intended. :)
Mortimer looks the gnome woman over. He thought this was an odd hour to arrive. He scrutinizes her again. (Sense Motive: 24, natural 20!)
He turns to Ash and asks in a hushed tone, "Was this bird the owner?" He doesn't recall any mention of her. He motions to Regina to wait patiently for a second and replies, " 'old up a sec, you're a mite early, yea'."
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 d6=2 ; Friday September 13th, 2024 8:58:35 PM
Manolo either sleeps again or in the process of going to sleep. Perception 14 ( if he heard anything)
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 14/36 d20+4=8 ; Saturday September 14th, 2024 9:48:44 PM
"No idea" Ash whispers back... "but what gnome os gonna be headed out bright and chipper before dawn." Sense motive 8
AC 13 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Sunday September 15th, 2024 5:07:51 PM
Loryn spreads his bedroll on the deck and after an uneventful watch, retires.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Sunday September 15th, 2024 6:43:10 PM
Gnubert makes it through his watch, and then wraps up in a blanket on the deck near Drack and Hank, just in case. Gnubert is still sawing logs when their friend shows up.
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Sunday September 15th, 2024 10:16:17 PM *light snoring noises*
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! Monday September 16th, 2024 8:02:46 AM Mortimer looks at the gnome woman and asks Ash if the gnome woman was the owner and then tells her to hold up a set as she’s a mite early. Manolo is sleeping Ash whispers back to Mortimer he has no idea but asks what gnome is going to be chipper before dawn. Loryn has spread his bedroll on deck and is sleeping at the moment Gnubert[b] is sleeping and wrapped in a blanket on the deck near Drack and Hank. [b]Hank snores lightly.
The gnome seems sincere, but with no one awake who remembers her she very obviously starts to become annoyed and worried as the party dithers. ”I talked to Gnubert? He said his party would get my ship back and I offered to help salvage something for you guys?”
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:57/57. heroism Monday September 16th, 2024 8:23:29 AM
Mortimer seems convinced, "Well then, welcome aboard." He lowers the gangplank to allow her entry. In a hushed tone, he adds, "Unlike Ash 'ere, an' yours truly, the others aren't early risers."
AC 20 HP 84 Drack ; Chris J Monday September 16th, 2024 10:27:13 AM
Once Drack awakes, he waits to see what is up with the gnome on board. As per usual, he slept in his armor, and upon waking uses a lay hands to remove the fatigue that results from that.
Lay hands 10/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
AC 13 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday September 16th, 2024 3:53:25 PM
Upon being awoken at some point, Loryn welcomes Dulcet aboard. "Sorry about not getting you word directly, we thought to fully secure the ship first. Just in case Regina and her comrades had second thoughts on the loss." Loryn smiles and waves her on deck
"We paid and dismissed the crew, but kept the captain on. A member of the Mailed Fist. Thought we would all talk and make that decision in the morning. which is mostly what it is now I suppose.
Loryn hands her the ships writ of ownership, "Yours I do believe and so what shall we tell the captain, who claims and has produced an actual contract. My copper of thought is for you to keep him on. Currently, yes we are more than manned, but when the Argentium departs, having another hand, even if not needed to sail the vessel could be a good play. Your vessel though mum."
Loryn casts Mage Armor shortly before breakfast
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours Empower rod 3/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 7/8 2nd lvl: 8/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 d20+19=38 ; d20+20=37 ; Monday September 16th, 2024 7:33:06 PM
Gnubert wakes and rubs his eyes. The cleric sits up and stretches. Gnubert stands quickly when he hears a familiar voice. Gnubert rushes over and helps Mortimer lower the gang. Gnubert remembering all of the strangness from teh night before takes a careful look at the gnomish woman to make sure it is her (Perception DC 38, Sense Motive DC 37)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 Monday September 16th, 2024 8:21:21 PM
Ooc: waiting for post
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 14/36 Monday September 16th, 2024 10:27:20 PM
Ash hurries off to wake everyone up. When he sees Gnubert, he makes sure to give the gnome a sly smile. "You dirty dog, you.. some young Gnomish lass came calling for you."
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Monday September 16th, 2024 11:19:00 PM
Hank awakens, and blearily dons his armor. He is not a morning person, and the rolling of the boat made his sleep fitful. "Oh, we have a new guest? M'kay. I guess we can give the boat to her since it used to belong to her. Would be pretty sweet to have our own boat, though. So are we heading to the spot? Once we're there... does anyone have magic to breathe underwater?"
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! Tuesday September 17th, 2024 8:50:26 AM Mortimer welcomes the gnome aboard explaining the others aren’t early risers. Drack waits to hear what is up with the gnome on board Loryn welcomes Ducet about and apologizes about not getting word to the gnome and explains they wanted to secure the ship first. He also explains that they kept the captain on Regina had hired and that he reasons she keep the captain on as he could be useful but tells he it is ultimately her call. Gnubert wakes and rubs his eyes. He rushes over to help Mortimer lower the gang and takes a look at the Gnomish woman. Manolo waits Ash gives Gnubert a sly smile and tells him a gnomish lass came calling Hank remarks it’s ok that they are giving the boat to the gnome because it used to belong to her but it would be nice to have a boat of her own and then asks about magic to breathe underwater
As the gangplank is lowered Ducet breaths a sigh of relief. ”For a second I thought I was wrong and someone else won the ship.”
Gnubert Highlight to display spoiler: { She appears to be as you saw her before just in a much better mood}
Ducet and the captain eye each other as the party explains the situation. “I’ll keep your advice in mind, though on my ship I’ve always considered myself the captain but I wouldn’t necessarily be against taking on a mate.”
The captain in turn nods his head at the point. ”This is a nice ship mam, and I can see you’ve put a lot of work into it. It’s impressive it can be run by one person, but I’m guessing extra hands can still contribute? at her nod he continues, I am no salvage specialist but I know how to whip a crew into shape and I can see many of you have little sailing experience. I’d happily act as mate to assist these adventurers in learning to help sail the ship for a standard amount of pay.”
Ducet nods before addressing everyone. “This is a ship that has been specialized for salvage operations, but that doesn’t mean the job will be easy. When we get to the location of your wreck I have dive equipment of my own design that can let people breathe underwater. It is more technological than magical but it gets the job done. It will take time and effort to find the right spot, to sail there, and to get everything off of whatever wreck we find, not to mention the dangers at sea. We’ll get it done, but not without planning, preparation, and hard work. The first step is to review everything we know, make a plan and contract, and secure provisions. I need to know everything you know about what we’re looking for.”
AC 20 HP 84 Drack ; Chris J Tuesday September 17th, 2024 9:23:32 AM
Drack winces at most everything Dulcet says. "Time to sail there, get everything off of a wreck, and dangers at sea" come to his mind. Then he says to himself, "This is a test Domi, isn't it. Your Paladins need to be able to face any challenge, especially their own fears. So be it my Lord. I will see this through or die trying."
Obviously not in charge of anything on this ship other than fighting, Drack waits to see what their plan is, and what part he plays in it.
"I am interested in seeing your water breathing apparatus when the time is right, but back to Hank's question, do we have magical back up for emergencies? The ability to move and fight underwater without hindrance would be a great asset as well."
Lay hands 10/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
AC 17 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Tuesday September 17th, 2024 1:58:28 PM "If it was easy, everyone would do it." Loryn happily replies. Holding up his hands a bit defensively, Loryn replies to Ducet, "Everything we know is not necessary and us withholding some things we know will actually help you stay a bit safer. What we can say is that we need to get to the site, or sites, where the ship Blue Diamond went down some years ago." he turns a look towards Ash and Manolo, "You guys kinda have that info right?
To Drack's last question, the gnome can't help but bust into laughter. "They say Im the funny one, but you got a sense of humor on you."
Ducet, you sail, we have the location and once we are underway, perhaps we could get a peek at this gear that is going to keep Drack here from impersonating a merfolk"
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours Empower rod 3/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 7/8 2nd lvl: 8/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Tuesday September 17th, 2024 8:57:42 PM
Gnubert face palms at Ash and laughs out loud. "I believe she is here to see all of us. Especially since we are on her boat! Gnubert walk to Ducet, and extends a hand, "I told you they could help out. Hopefully she is in as good a condition as when you left her."
Gnubert turns to the captain, "I could use all the guidance in the world!"
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 d20+10=15 ; d20=17 ; Tuesday September 17th, 2024 9:18:17 PM
Manolo is caught by the question unguarded. Did he actually know where it is. He had a blackout, his mind completely blank. He tries to remember... Local knowledge 15 Remembering? D20=17
Ooc: I completely forgot about this
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Tuesday September 17th, 2024 11:33:56 PM
Hank's ears perk at the word "contract." He clears his throat and uses his best customer service voice. "I would suggest that since we own this ship, and we will not have need of a ship after this salvage operation, that we are willing to trade the ship for your services. Deal?"
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 14/36 Wednesday September 18th, 2024 7:33:45 AM
Ash shakes his head affirmative to Loryn. " Yes, have the General location. " He laughs at Gnubert, letting him know he was just joking and knew this wasn't a fling.
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! Wednesday September 18th, 2024 9:28:23 AM Drack winces at most everything that Ducet has said then realizes that Domi brought the paladin back to become stronger by facing his fears. He waits to see what the plan is and inquires more about the diving apparatus and potential magical backup. Loryn agrees that if it was easy everyone would do it and explains to Ducet that divulging everything they know could be dangerous but what he can tell her is they need to find the site or sites where the Blue Diamond went down some years ago and reminds Ash and Manolo that they found that info. Loryn tells Drack he has a sense of humor then asks Ducet if they can learn more about the dive equipment once they are underway. Gnubert tells Ash Ducet is here to see all of them and tells Ducet he hopes the ship is in as good a shape as she was when Ducet previously owned her. He tells the captain now mate that he could use all the help he can get. Manolo is caught off guard by the mention of the coordinates of the Blue Diamond Hank perks up at the idea of contract negotiations. He has some suggestions. Ash reports they have the general location.
The next few days get very busy. An agreement is made between all parties and gotten in writing, with the captain becoming first mate and getting standard pay for his assistance and the party getting to keep all the treasure found on the wreck in exchange for their help with the ship.
While the ship can be manned by one person, extra hands will greatly speed up the operation so there’s an entire half day meeting discussing everyone’s skills and how they can help. Useful skills likely to come up include Proffesion: Sailor, Survival, Knowledge: Nature, Use Magic Device, Swim, Perception and Engineering.
Supplies are planned for and secured and a route following the blue Diamond’s last voyage is set and submitted to the proper officials. One day while out shopping a part of the party is approached by a familiar minotaur (probably not the whole party since it’s just food shopping but anyone who wants to be there can be there). ”With the information you’ve shared and the artifacts you gave us we’ve done our best to narrow down the location of the ship. It’s still a wide area, but it should help.” he says, passing over a map with a large area marked. ”Once you have secured the treasure I suggest you bring it to a random location ashore. That will prevent anyone from trying to rob you for the treasure in port; that amount can easily draw unsavory types. We’ll be able to scry where you'll land meet you with wagons to carry it and secure the box.”
AC 20 HP 84 Drack ; Chris J Wednesday September 18th, 2024 9:46:20 AM
Drack remains on board, and offers up that he can swim decently without is armor, but is by no means a great swimmer. Perception on the other hand, is right up his alley.
Lay hands 10/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
AC 17 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+20=36 ; Wednesday September 18th, 2024 10:49:47 AM
Like any gnome worth his weight, or so his clan had always professed, Loryn Glitterfall is a tinker. He moves about the ship and takes things in and sets his innate curiosity and problem skills to work and figuring out how he can assist in the sailing and submersion equipment of this fascinating vessel.
Use Magic Device 36
Food is his love and with magical dimensional spaces in hand, Loryn sets about acquiring everything he will need to ensure a proper table set for at least 10 days at sea. He suggests Gnubert come with, Thistleport was a town founded by and run by gnomes after all. The big folk can stay with the boat.
Loryn will thank the minotaur for the information and and of course, "You're concern for our well being touches me deeply." Loryn also suggests the minotaur try and idly make conversation with some other gnomes on his way out of the city. After all, the only minotaur in Thistleport is sure to be noticed and not hard to put the pieces together if The Argentium is anyone's target.
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours Empower rod 3/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 7/8 2nd lvl: 8/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:57/57. heroism Wednesday September 18th, 2024 11:31:18 AM "Concerns for my well bein' ... just a touch, I do 'ave." He then thinks about what he just said and if it sounded right. He then agrees with himself, "Yea', that's right."
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Wednesday September 18th, 2024 8:35:39 PM
Gnubert gladly goes with Loryn, and nods at his sage advice to the minotaur. "Nicely done. You are quick on your feet. Maybe one day I will be too, but today I learn. So what supplies do we need?"
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 d20+12=25 ; d20=9 ; d20=13 ; Wednesday September 18th, 2024 9:40:19 PM
Manolo will help as well going up to the top of the ship, surveying the surroundings Subsequently getting better at doing acrobatics or climbing the masts or whatever they were. Perception 25 Acrobatics/Climbing 9 (first attempt) 13 (second attempt)
OOC: Assuming the ship has masts or a tower to look at the surroundings area. Rolled twice in case needed if failed or if 2 different skills needed.
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! Thursday September 19th, 2024 8:24:01 AM Drack remains on the boat but offers that he can swim decently without armor but is no means a strong swimmer. He does have a sharp eye though. Loryn a fellow gnome and tinkerer is able to figure out some of the controls on Ducet’s ship and those he can’t she is able to explain. Some of the modifications to the ship are magical in nature while some are more mechanical. Still though the exotic configuration is akin to operating a magic device and he feels at home in interacting with the ship and its quirks. After he’s acquainted himself with the working of the ship he takes Gnubert with him to acquire everything they need for a proper table for at least 10 days. He thanks their minotaur friend for his concern and suggests he be less conspicuous by conversing with other local gnomes of Thistleport Mortimer repeats the line about concerns for his well being and adds to it a little Gnubert goes with Loryn and nods at his suggestion to Minotaur and compliments the other gnome on being quick on his feet and asks what supplies they need. Manolo climbs to the top of the ship and keeps lookout, putting his acrobatics/climbing skills to work in getting up there.
The Minotaur hesitates at Loryn’s and Mortimer’s comment clearly uncertain if that was sarcasm. After a moment he just leaves.
If Ducet was doing this on her own, with no assistance, she predicts it’d take 3 weeks (15 days, woldian weeks are 5 days). With the extra hands it should take less time but the party makes sure to have plenty of supplies. After everything is prepared the party ships out.
The first step will be sailing to the right area. With the knowledge of the route of the ship and the area the Minotaur marked the party can try to narrow things down. Applicable skills include Profession(Sailor) - trained only, Know(nature) or (Geography)- trained only, or Survival - trained or untrained.
Of course the party will also be sailing in that general direction as well so applicable checks for helping around the ship will also speed things along. Ducet even shows the party some of her modifications and anyone with Use Magic Device can help man them. The more the party is able to help, the faster the job will go and the less time there will be for things to go wrong.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:57/57. heroism d20+16=23 ; d20=7 ; d20+11=26 ; d20+1=20 ; Thursday September 19th, 2024 11:38:21 AM
(occ: I guess i missed the part about a visiting minotaur. Ive failed to find any mention of one, except in Loryn's post.)
Mortimer helps out as only he can. He takes to the tricky rope maneuvers and mechanisms of the ship with ease. He even helps out with cartography. He noticed right off the bat that the map was upside down.
AC 17 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+12=21 ; d20+20=38 ; d20+11=13 ; Thursday September 19th, 2024 12:24:58 PM
After a meeting with Ducet, Loryn increases his purchases of foodstuff to 20 days. Gnubert made the need for the dimensional spaces unnecessary and Loryn decides that rather than advertising those capabilities, he would procure the food and water to the ship in a more mundane way. he would simply have it sent from the warehouse to the dock for loading. Thistleport was a Port town and had almost no farmland to speak of, making the food available having already come in from a ship. This voyage would be a test to Loryns skill on how to make bland tack and sea rations palatable. Even Gnuberts Create Food spell would only do a pasty mush, and so spices of any kind are high on the gnome chef's list of must haves
Once under way, when not topside taking in the views and horizon Perception 21, Loryn can be found tinkering with the submersible gear to learn how it works and more importantly what to do if things get damaged while on the bottom. Use Magic Device 38
Not as successful, is his attempts to make the first few meals taste anything but bland. Cook 13
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours Empower rod 3/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 7/8 2nd lvl: 8/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
AC 20 HP 84 Drack ; Chris J Thursday September 19th, 2024 12:36:14 PM
Drack continues to patrol the boat, watching for threats from both sea and land.
Lay hands 10/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 14/36 Thursday September 19th, 2024 5:31:58 PM
Ash helps where he can, but his family ran a shipping company and didn't know how to do the actual sailing. If a spell of some sort is needed, Ash fills in... or a good joke to be told. Otherwise he stays out of the way.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 d20=14 ; Thursday September 19th, 2024 6:03:58 PM
Manolo day dreams about distant lands when not spotting anything of interest. He will try to volunteer in anything that he can help on top of looking out from higher part of the ship.
Aid another 14
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Thursday September 19th, 2024 6:33:32 PM
Gnubert looks over the various contraptions, and maps and quickly realizes it is all out of his league. Gnubert reports to the Captain (not Ducet) and reports for duty.
Gnubert will be sailor without a rate since he only has perception to offer.
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! Friday September 20th, 2024 8:28:59 AM Mortimer helps out as only he can whether it be tricky rope maneuvering or ship’s mechanism or even cartography. Loryn makes sure the ship is adequately provisioned but keeps the extra dimensional storage space in reserve. When the ship is underway he is either topside on lookout or working on some of the ship’s equipment. He tries to make the food more palatable but it is still fairly bland. Drack patrols the boat looking for threats Ash helps where he can but since he never really got experience from his family’s company so he pretty much stays out of the way. Manolo daydreams when not finding anything of interest. He tries to help where he can. Gnubert looks over the contraptions and maps and realizes he is out of his depth so he reports to the former captain turn mate
The journey starts out pleasant and sunny. The sea is calm, but with a nice wind to speed their way and there’s not a cloud in the sky. A routine quickly sets in with people finding a place on the ship, either as lookout, cook, or engineer. Even with the routine it’s hard work - staring out on the ocean for threats all day is surprisingly difficult between the lack of change in the endless expanse of water and the danger of eye strain, and using the various modifications to adjust things on the ship to keep things going optimally requires a lot concentration.
AC 20 HP 84 Drack ; Chris J d20+9=20 ; Friday September 20th, 2024 10:47:24 AM
Drack does his best to remain vigilant in watching for threats amongst the endless expanse of water. (Perception 20)
Lay hands 10/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
AC 17 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Friday September 20th, 2024 5:12:54 PM
Once under way, when not topside taking in the views and horizon Perception 21, Loryn can be found tinkering with the submersible gear to learn how it works and more importantly what to do if things get damaged while on the bottom. Use Magic Device 38
Not as successful, is his attempts to make the first few meals taste anything but bland. Cook 13
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours Empower rod 3/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 7/8 2nd lvl: 8/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 d20=9 ; Friday September 20th, 2024 9:48:08 PM
Manolo keeps looking out for stuff for the time being unless someone else needs help. Perception 21 Or Aid another 9
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 14/36 d20+9=15 ; Sunday September 22nd, 2024 11:09:22 AM
Ash does try to spend some time in the engineering room, looking at the mechanism and any way her can help.
Knowledge Engineering 15
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Sunday September 22nd, 2024 6:55:13 PM
Gnubert spends his day keeping watch, and doing whatever tasks are taught to him.
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! Monday September 23rd, 2024 8:36:39 AM
Drack does his best to remain vigilant in trying to pick out threats against the endless expanse of water. Loryn has some deja vu as he takes some views, familiarizes himself with the dive equipment and attempts to cook Manolo aids in keeping watch for threats unless someone is looking for help. Ash spends some time in the engineering room Gnubert does as the mate instructs him
With the extra hand the party makes swift progress, getting to the search grid several days faster then if Ducet was on her own. Now however comes the monotonous part - searching the area bit by bit hoping their information is correct and this isn’t a wild goose chase. Anything that will help the party search the sea floor quickly will help, as will the same checks as before to move the ship between search areas.
AC 20 HP 84 Drack ; Chris J Monday September 23rd, 2024 10:49:55 AM
Drack has no idea how to assist with this matter, other than assisting with the ship, and keeping lookout. "Loryn? what's the plan here? can we expedite this somehow? We may not be the only people looking for this."
Lay hands 10/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
AC 17 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday September 23rd, 2024 5:06:43 PM
Loryn scratches his head at the question. "How to narrow down the search for an object we can't see? That's your question right?" Loryn gets a bit animated as his mind outright rejects the statement
"Somewhere, possibly hundreds of feet below us and out there, is a ship no larger than what we are on that went down like a hundred years ago and you want me to what? Stick my head underwater, ask for direct...."
Loryn stops mid word and holds a finger to his lips. "Smart man Drack, very smart. Lets see about asking for some directions"
Loryn gets a length of rope and ties one end to the railing and the other to his waist and then promptly hops off the back of the ship, casting Levitate right before
Floating down the the surface, he then casts Speak with Animals and sticks his head underwater and starts calling for help, "Bruce! Nemo! Dory! I need some help finding a sunken ship!"
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours, Levitate Empower rod 3/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: Speak with Animals 1st lvl: 7/8 2nd lvl: 7/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 d20+19=25 ; Monday September 23rd, 2024 7:02:11 PM
Gnubert stifles a laugh as Loryn jumps over the side of the boat and sticks his head under water. Gnubert takes a look over the side, and as deep as he can (Perception DC 25) trying to glean any information to help.
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 d20+14=28 ; Monday September 23rd, 2024 9:58:17 PM
Hank steps out of the head, adjusting his clothes and armor. "Hooee! My pants feel loose after that one! What have I missed?" He gets up to speed with explanations from various party members. He nods in understanding, then strides to the railing and leans on his palms, staring out to sea.
"Now, if I were a shipwreck, where would I be?..."
(Survival 28)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 d20=11 ; Monday September 23rd, 2024 10:02:27 PM
Manolo will either keep on the lookout or will help elsewhere as needed
Perception 23 Or Aid another 11
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 14/36 d20+9=15 ; Tuesday September 24th, 2024 8:08:14 AM
Ash does his best to help to look, but the ocean was too much of a gigantic blue location for him.
Perception 15
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! Tuesday September 24th, 2024 8:22:46 AM Drack has no idea how to assist in this matter otherwise assisting with the ship and asks Loryn if he has any idea how to expedite things Loryn scratches his head and starts to go into an animated tirade at his paladin pal’s suggestion only to turn on a time and compliment the man. He then gets some rope and levitates over the side while casting speak with animals and sticking his head underwater calling for help becoming AquaGnome in the process (which isn’t as impressive as AquaMan considering what Jason Mamoa looks like) Gnubert stifles a laugh as Loryn jumps over the side and attempts to perceive anything which may help. Hank out of the head and gets caught up before asking the treasure load of gold pieces question Manolo favors the lookout position but is flexible enough to help where needed.
Loryn: Highlight to display spoiler: { In response to Loryn’s pleas an unlikely trio of a particularly mean looking Great White Shark with rows of razor sharp teeth, an optimistic seeming Blue Tang and a Clown Fish with one fin larger than the other swim up to the gnome head sticking in the water.
The shark says to the two fish, “I know fish are friends not food but what about gnome heads? Friend or Food?”
The blue tang says to shark, “Well he did ask us for help so wouldn’t that make him a friend?”
The clownfish says, “Dad used to caution against leaving the anemone but that was before. We might be able to help find this ship wreck but why should we help you?” The clownfish asks looking at the Gnome head in the water
(Make a diplomacy check. If you can make a good offer we’ll give you a bonus to the check) }
The search grid is fairly large and there will be some luck involved in finding the ship. It could take up to a week, but skilled/efficient searching will help with that. Hopefully Loryn’s gambit will also help give the party extra eyes under the sea.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:57/57. heroism Tuesday September 24th, 2024 10:41:45 AM "I've seen you gnomes say a thing or three ta animals. Can ya ask a dolphin or other fish for directions," Mortimer suggests. "Maybe we get out fishing poles and offer their freedom for information, yea'."
Fish extortion doesn't sound too sketchy, he thinks.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:57/57. heroism Tuesday September 24th, 2024 10:44:33 AM
(ooc: Lol, I should take more time to read everyone's posts more carefully. Great minds think alike.)
AC 20 HP 84 Drack ; Chris J Tuesday September 24th, 2024 11:51:27 AM
Drack watches Loryn jump off the boat. He stands by the rope to quickly pull him out at any sign of trouble.
"I don't know what he is doing, but hopefully it helps find this thing."
Lay hands 10/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
AC 20 HP 84 Drack ; Chris J Tuesday September 24th, 2024 11:57:22 AM
"If i would have known that i would be deposited on an ocean adventure, i would have picked up a few potions" Drack thinks thinks to himself
AC 17 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+8=16 ; Tuesday September 24th, 2024 5:25:20 PM
Only trained in what he has been able to get away with in the past, Loryn does his Heroic best. Hero Point pre roll and still only 16
Loryn's eyes get a big big with a full shark swimming up, "Friend shaped means friends and what is more friendly shaped than head? he blurts.
"My others friends are looking for a box that was lost long ago around here. I'm sure I could lend you a hand at something. Gnomes have always been friends of the animals of land sea and air. But i really don't want to presume on a need or want you may have. See I'm new here about But we have lots of gear and things aboard our ship. Perhaps we could build a meeting place for like minded aquatics? A clubhouse perhaps?"
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours, Levitate Empower rod 3/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: Speak with Animals 1st lvl: 7/8 2nd lvl: 7/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 d20+19=29 ; Tuesday September 24th, 2024 7:35:40 PM
Gnubert watches Loryn speak with the fish, and is amazed. The cleric continues searching as best he can with his eyes (Perception DC 29)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 Tuesday September 24th, 2024 9:49:20 PM
Manolo looks at the unfolding scene with pure awe.
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Tuesday September 24th, 2024 11:43:48 PM "Welllll.... I hope he has a plan." Hank watches Loryn dive overboard and watches with interest.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 14/36 Wednesday September 25th, 2024 12:44:06 AM
"Wow" Ash silently says as Loryn jumps over. "Wasn't expecting that, but I guess it's the best way to start... jumping in."
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! Wednesday September 25th, 2024 8:38:52 AM Mortimer remarks that maybe Loryn could ask a dolphin or other aquatic life for directions even going so far as suggesting a “hostage exchange” if they got out the fishing poles
Luckily for the party the great white, blue tang and clownfish Loryn is conversing with can’t hear Mortimer’s opinions Drack stands ready to pull Loryn back not knowing what the gnome is up to. He laments not getting potions in his mind but then again he didn’t know he was being set on a high seas adventure.
Loryn eyes get big with a full sized great white shark swimming up and explains a head is friend shaped to the inquisitive shark.
He explains a little about the box but then suggests the idea of using the ships equipment to create some sort of clubhouse or meeting place for interested aquatics. Gnubert watches Loryn speak with fish and is amazed while continuing to look around. Manolo looks at the unfolding scene in pure awe Hank hopes Loryn has a plan Ash wasn't’ expecting that but jumping right in seems a good way to start
Loryn Highlight to display spoiler: {
The shark looks at Loryn and says, “Gnome Heads are Friends not Food, got it.”
The blue tang says, “So you want to use your boat to build some sort of clubhouse where we and other sea creatures can meet with you to discuss this box you are looking for and what you and your friends could offer in return?”
The clown fish says “I think the club house is the payment. So long as this club house of yours doesn’t destroy or interfere with any anemone, coral or other aquatic dwelling living or otherwise I’m interested. How shall we proceed, with the search or the building?”
}
With Loryn securing help, but also another job for the party, the search can continue. It takes the rest of the week to try to find the ship, and twice they find an underwater ship that is not the right one with the fish’s help.
The day the party finds the right ship is gray and overcast. The fish lead the party to a wreck and a swim confirm it - a great wreck on the bottom of the seafloor, a great hole in the bottom as if something exploded in the hold. Ancient treasure litters the seafloor around the area and it looks un-looted after all these years.
It’ll take a lot of time and effort to dredge up all the stuff on board and find the box - Swim is obviously crucial, Perception, to search the ship, and Knowledge: engineering to man the crane. Any magic or special ability to help with underwater movement will also speed things greatly.
AC 20 HP 84 Drack ; Chris J d20+4=16 ; d20+9=29 ; Wednesday September 25th, 2024 1:33:44 PM
Drack strips off his armor once the proper wreck is found, and goes overboard with the others with just his sword and pants, pending any magical enhancements. (swim 16, perception 29(nat 20). he helps search for the box in question, but also keeps a wary eye out for threats.
"I don't know what he is doing, but hopefully it helps find this thing."
Lay hands 10/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
AC 17 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20-1=17 ; d20+12=14 ; Wednesday September 25th, 2024 4:59:40 PM
Loryn keeps the need to build the club house to himself, that'll be hilarious a little later on.
A couple of weeks of searching and the site is finally found. As Drack starts stripping down, Loryn casually addresses Gnubert, "So looks like Drack will be needing some Water Breathing magic and you can what, spread around 16 hours worth? So Im thinking you can give everyone one of us 2 hours and then off we go. Once down i'll ask around for any friends to see if they can assist
Swim 17 Perception 14
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours, Levitate Empower rod 3/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: Speak with Animals 1st lvl: 7/8 2nd lvl: 7/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Wednesday September 25th, 2024 8:16:45 PM
Gnubert nods at Loryn, [b]"I have 2 memorized, and 3 Freedom of Movement. That should give us 4 hours of breathing and 3 of us can move normally for about 80 minutes each. Gnubert sighs knowing how much he hates swimming.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 Wednesday September 25th, 2024 10:44:02 PM
Manolo thinks about swimming. "So only few of us can go in the water as if nothing is bothering ing us or hindering our movements?", he asks doumbfoundedly
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 d20+19=20 ; Wednesday September 25th, 2024 11:25:29 PM
Hank strips his armor, grabs the end of a line of rope, and dives into the water. He surfaces and calls out, "Use a Message spell or something to keep in touch with me! I will yank on the rope if I need to be hauled up quickly."
(Swim 20, wow a nat 1)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:57/57. heroism d20+8=11 ; Thursday September 26th, 2024 8:36:01 AM
Mortimer looks on with mild amusement. He doesn't fear for Loryn's safety. We're all here at the ready. In fact, he climbs up to the crows nest to keep watch for other ships or large underwater bodies near the surface. Things like a large school of fish, sharks, a whale, a dragon turtle or even a kraken.
(Perception: 11. It doesn't matter how high my modifiers, my rolls always suck.)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:57/57. heroism Thursday September 26th, 2024 8:44:54 AM
As he climbed, Mortimer pauses as he hears a Hank-sized splash. 'Well,' he thinks, 'there may be someone who needs saving after all.' Especially after the belly flop he just performed.
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! Thursday September 26th, 2024 9:03:14 AM Drack strips off his armor once the proper wreck is found and goes over with the others taking just his sword and his worn pants. He helps search for the box but keeps an eye out for threats as well. He doesn’t know what Loryn is up to but hopefully it helps find this thing. Loryn keeps the need to build the club house to himself hoping to find a hilarious way to spring it on the others later. He suggests Gnubert use his water breathing spell to give everyone 2 hours worth and then when they reach the wreck he’ll ask their fish friends for further assistance Gnubert explains his spell load out and says he can actually give each party member 4 hours of water breathing and enable 3 party members to move normally underwater for 80 minutes each. He sighs as he isn’t fond of swimming. Manolo asks for confirmation that only a few of the party can go into the water as if nothing is hindering their movements dumbfoundedly. Hank strips his armor, grabs the rest of a line of rope and dives into the water. He surfaces and says for folks to use a message spell or something to keep in touch with him and he’ll yank on the rope if he needs to be hauled up quickly
Ducet had warned the job would be long and hard and her words prove true here. While those helping with the sailing have worked hard all trip those with less useful skills just got a nice (or unpleasant for the sea sick) boat ride. Once in the search area things alternated between talking to fish to check the sea floor or trying out one of her diving suits to go to the bottom.
Now that the ship has been found the difficulties in salvaging wrecks becomes more clear. Ducet says they’re in luck - the ship is only 1.5 miles down rather than 2 or more. Going down without protection, she explains, is suicidal. There’s a whole spiel about water, oxygen, and pressure that makes it fairly clear that even with Water Breathing and Freedom of Movement the party can’t just casually swim down to the wreck and start grabbing things - their lungs would collapse from the pressure long before they reached bottom.
The suits are big, heavy metal things and moving in them makes it feel like everything is in slow motion. Ducet has a variety of winches and cranes that let her lower a giant bell shaped object full of pipes to send air down, with all of the suits being connected to it with long tubes. This is where the magic can help - by riding down in one of the suits and then casting the spells on someone the chosen person can disconnect from the oxygen hoses and move as if on the surface, vastly speeding things up for the time until they have to hook back up. A second bell with a variety of hooks, nets, and boxes is lowered to fill with gathered loot and send back up.
It takes a lot of practice and several close calls before Ducet is confident enough to let any of the party go into the ship itself. The first day alone is focused on said practice and gathering the stuff scattered outside the ship on the sea floor.
AC 20 HP 84 Drack ; Chris J Thursday September 26th, 2024 9:29:00 AM
Drack does as advised, donning the heavy metal suit. for him it's not all that bad because of his strength. the weight might be more unbearable for a few of his spell casting friends.
"I think only enough of us should go that can have freedom of movement and water breathing spells in case things go bad. freedom of movement will greatly increase our search time. I would say once we start searching the inside, we should split up to make it quicker, but it might be wiser to stick together in case of traps or threats. Loryn? what say you?"
Lay hands 10/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:57/57. heroism Thursday September 26th, 2024 11:13:43 AM
(ooc: "We're in Luck!!! Only 1.5 miles down!!!" Normally 50 meters is the economic limit for underwater salvage, plus most scuba divers can't go any deeper than that. This salvage operation just became 'Titanic' in scope! Let's hope Woldian technology surpasses our own :)
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! Thursday September 26th, 2024 12:38:07 PM
(Clearly, I didn’t Google the right questions. That’s OK though, magic! :P)
AC 17 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+12=28 ; Thursday September 26th, 2024 4:34:08 PM
Loryn blanches at the depth and arches an eyebrow at Ducet. Would here contraption work that deep? Loryn had no idea.
"Haven't been horribly killed yet, I think we all go keep going down, but only say 2 explore the ship, one to the bow and one to the stern and they get the Freedom spell from Gnubert. Hold on in reserve if we need it. Message can keep us informed as always and we got plenty of Magic Light cantrips. I'll set up Dancing Lights at our hold position as well.
Im thinking our box in a secured location on the ship, Captains quarters in a strongbox or something like that. Eyes sharp all, whatever blew a hole in the ship might be a repeatable occurrence.
Loryn can't think of anything else. On Deck, he casts Light on his hammer. Once on the bottom he casts Message, and Dancing Lights
All the while keeping his head looking al about for signs of danger Perception 28
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours, Light Empower rod 3/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: Speak with Animals, Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 7/8 2nd lvl: 7/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 14/36 Thursday September 26th, 2024 7:13:48 PM
"A suggestion. Magic users need to use the free action. I don't know how our spells will perform with these suits on. I don't see myself being able to use my hands correctly to cast."
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Thursday September 26th, 2024 8:37:30 PM
Gnubert looks confused. "I don't know what to do. I am unsure what is the best decision." The cleric looks around at his friends for help.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 Thursday September 26th, 2024 10:23:47 PM
" I will go with you Drack", Manolo says as he scratches his head. Worried about the heavy suit he looks at himself and the others, comparing himself with everybody for a moment and says, " it's not going to be easy".
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Thursday September 26th, 2024 11:45:48 PM "Haha! Okay, we're not swimming down." Hank hoists himself back on board. He pays close attention to the instructions regarding safe usage of the diving suits. "I can volunteer to go down in a suit. I imagine it gets very heavy, and brawn would be needed to move around for long trips."
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! Friday September 27th, 2024 6:25:29 AM Drack dons the heavy metal suit as instructed while suggesting they limit their exploration to folks with both water breathing and freedom of movement and once they explore inside the wreck they split up. Mortimer ponders the Titanic nature of the depth the wreck is at Loryn suggest they all keep going down but only have 2 explore the ship with the ship team splitting to the bow and stern. He suggests Gnubert keep a movement spell in reserve and they use light and message spells to keep in touch. He suggests those searching the ship look for the box in a secured location and suggests the explosion that sunk the Blue Diamond could be a repeat occurrence Ash suggests arcane spellcasters might have difficulty in the heavy suits. Gnubert doesn’t know what to do and seeks help from his friends Manolo volunteers to go with Drack though the heavy suit won’t be easy, Hank also volunteers to go down in the suit reasoning Brawn would help
Ducet has advice in response to the uncertainty. ”Generally fighting isn’t something to worry about down here, mostly because it’s far too dangerous. Between the oxygen lines, the suits, and the pressure we run from anything that could be a threat. Even minor damage to any of it could doom us. Ergo, the spells so go to the people most able to carry things so we can finish the job quickly and minimize risk.”
Looks like between Drack, Manolo and Hank you have 3 volunteers but you were only planning on two people getting buffed. Regardless of who gets it, the search for the box begins. Under the logic it’d be locked up instead of in the hold a search is made of the upper layers of the ship.
Moving through the upper layers proves difficult, with extreme caution to not get the line providing air and safety tangled or stuck in the narrow halls and small rooms. It quickly becomes clear the battle with the Ogres produced a massive amount of loot, as the ship is stuffed to the gills with ancient items, though many have been ruined by time and salt water. Everything still valuable is carefully extracted over the course of the day, leaving the hold full of treasure still to clear out. The box is not yet found.
As the party emerge from the water with their haul to be greeted by whomever is manning the crane and the now first mate they’re greeted by an overcast sky. It looks like rain will be coming tomorrow.
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! Friday September 27th, 2024 6:30:36 AM
(I have realized I have failed to describe the wreck. Meant to do that but got diverted by fish conversation)
The ship is a large one, with several masts indicating it once had a great many sails. Though the paint is long faded the description matches what the party learned of the Blue Diamond exactly, and this is the right area. The source of it's sinking is also fairly obvious - it rests on it's side exposing it's belly to the party and showing a great hole that was blown into it spilling ancient treasure across the sandy sea floor.
AC 20 HP 84 Drack ; Chris J Friday September 27th, 2024 10:58:55 AM
Drack rests and recovers, and lets the others go through the treasure. While this may seem like a simple salvage operation, Drack doesn’t ever remember finding a treasure that wasn’t guarded by something. He plans to go back down for the search tomorrow, again requesting freedom of movement, and water breathing for any sort of emergency situation.
AC 17 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+10=11 ; d20+14=21 ; Friday September 27th, 2024 3:48:04 PM
After another long day of underwater fun, Loryn lets the folks who did the heavy lifting, they literally were lifting the heavy things, have a break while he and perhaps a few other fellow mage types, went over the treasure both mundane and otherwise.
Appraise 11 Arcana 14 with Detect Magic
Over the evening meal, He'll ask Gnubert if the cleric has any spells he might pray for in the divination class. Maybe a couple of well worded questions could narrow this down. Is the box inside the ship, near the bow, port side, aft, with in 100 yards. Stuff like that. The gnome is for treasures and trinkets though and there were planety to be had out here. He was not in a rush as long as supplies held.
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours, Light Empower rod 3/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: Speak with Animals, Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 7/8 2nd lvl: 7/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 Friday September 27th, 2024 8:59:35 PM
Manolo has fun gathering stuff and looking at the dead bottom of the sea. He Expresses his concern to Ducet,"It looks like it might rain tomorrow, isn't the rain going to effect the water below? What can we do?", he also asks.
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Friday September 27th, 2024 11:21:14 PM "Unless there is a hurricane, I doubt the fish in the sea are even aware that weather exists. I don't think it will affect the divers, but it could affect the ship on the water's surface." Hank peels himself out of the suit. "Whooh, that is gamey. You just soak in your own juices for hours. Maybe a rain shower would do just the trick tomorrow."
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 14/36 d20+6=22 ; Saturday September 28th, 2024 7:42:25 AM
Ash helps Loryn go through the items, separating them as he goes.
Appraise 22
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Sunday September 29th, 2024 8:31:54 PM
Gnubert casts whatever spells are needed and assists on deck knowing he is not built for carrying, and moving anything much less underwater.
Later on when Loryn is asking about spells Gnubert ponders the question foir a moment, "Well there is Augury, Locate Object, and Divination. I can pray for all 3 tomorrow, and see if the Gods favor our current position."
Gnubert eats uickly with a bit of a smile on his face. For the first time in days the cleric feels like he may be able to help, well the Gods can help if they allow him to be their conduit.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:57/57. heroism Monday September 30th, 2024 8:31:49 AM
As a gravedigger, he often found it comforting to lay down at the bottom of a freshly dug grave. The earth was cool, the clouds above would slowly enter and leave the frame of the opening. It was relaxing ... peaceful. Not to mention, the voices wouldn't bother him there. He gets no peace of comfort with the idea of going down to those depths. He's thankful he's staying topside.
Mortimer does offer this spells to help them along in the depths. Probably the most helpful would be Darkvision, to help them see in the darkness, which there is plenty of down there.
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! Monday September 30th, 2024 9:40:02 AM Drack rests and recovers, opting to let the others sort through what has been found so far. He doesn’t ever remember finding a treasure that wasn’t guarded by something and plans to go back down tomorrow with freedom of movement and water breathing as contingencies Loryn lets the folks who did the heavy lifting rest while working with a few of the other mage types to sift through the treasure. He plans to ask Gnubert if the cleric has any divination spells that could come in handy to narrow down the search. Loryn is in no rush as long as their supplies were holding. Manolo has been gathering stuff and looking at the dead bottom of the sea. He asks Ducet if tomorrow’s weather is going to impact the water below and if there is anything they can do Hank suggests the weather won’t impact underwater operations unless it turns into a hurricane but it could effect the ship at the surface. As he peels himself out of the suit he says it is gamey and suggests maybe a rain wash would do it good. Ash helps Loryn go through the items, separating them as he goes. Gnubert casts whatever spells are needed and assists on deck as he knows he isn’t built for carrying and moving anything especially underwater. When Loryn asks him about divination he says he can ask for Augury, Locate Object and Divination tomorrow and see if the God’s favor their current position. He eats quickly with a smile on his face as the divination spells could certainly help things and that is something he can help provide. Mortimer reflects on the comfort of the cool earth and the lack thereof of the dark depths of the ocean. He’s staying topside.
The next day starts with dark clouds on the horizon. Ducet looks a bit worried. ”Looks like a bad one. We should get done and get moving as quickly as possible.”
With those dark tidings the party heads down to resume their work with a vengeance. All that remains is clearing the hold of its treasure and hopefully find the box among it. Gnubert quickly finds what has stymied both the Order and Hiroshi in the past - any attempts to directly divinate the box or its position instantly fail.
That makes it almost anti-climactic when the box is found shortly into digging through the biggest pile. It’s just sitting there, buried under some coin, tossed in the hold with the other treasure. It doesn’t look all that special, just an ornate box sitting among ancient treasure, but after all these years all the mundane treasure is dirty and dinged while the box is untouched and gleaming. Likely none knew it’s true value all those years ago, except the order agent who sank the ship to ensure it was forgotten.
The three fish who have been helping the party approach. The Blue Tang looks at the box of interest. ”I can see why they wanted it, it’s very shiny.” she observes, and the other two agree.
“We found your box. I believe you owe us some sort of club house?” the shark states.
AC 20 HP 84 Drack ; Chris J Monday September 30th, 2024 11:58:35 AM
Drack works to clear the treasure as quickly as possible and get it back topside before the storm hits. He is not quite sure how Loryn plans to build a clubhouse for the fish before the storm arrives, but he will leave that to Loryn, and hope that he has something magical up his sleeve.
Lay hands 10/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
AC 17 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday September 30th, 2024 3:21:48 PM "Aww Bruce ruined the surprise. Oh don't worry old chum it's ok and yes, in fact we do owe you 1 clubhouse and I'm sorry Dory, but the shiny box stays very closed and in fact, unless anyone objects, I think about the best place to put it for now is a nice extra dimensional space.
Of course unless the box itself is also an actual extra dimensional space where us and everything around would get rent to some other plane and perhaps die horribly. Or maybe just a lazy trip to the Astral plane, or I suppose to no where, giving us all our best chance to get away from it all. Am I rambling again? Let's assume. No Extra dimensional space.
Sorry where was i? Oh yes, Club house. Ok gang so you'll need to let me know where you might want this place, I was assuming deep dark cold underwater is not where you want it and I have to ask for a little understanding as a big surface storm is coming and our butt could be in danger."
Loryn gets the box to Drack to hang onto.
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours, Light Empower rod 3/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: Speak with Animals, Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 7/8 2nd lvl: 7/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Monday September 30th, 2024 6:59:04 PM
Gnubert prays for the divination spells but the box is found before he can cast them. The cleric is only a bit bummed before the storm is mentioned, and he gets a bit nervous.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 14/36 Monday September 30th, 2024 10:33:44 PM
Ash begins patting the others on the back and congratulating everyone on a job well done. His smile turns to a frown when he realizes he'll have to see his favorite minotaur again.
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Monday September 30th, 2024 11:48:31 PM "Oh, goody. I love seeing that minotaur. I can't wait to get this box to him. Then we never have to see his ugly face or Hiroshi again." Hank helps get the box to a safe location. Then he finds a cushion, places it on top of the box, and takes a seat. "I'll sit here for a while and let you know if it starts vibrating or anything ominous."
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! Tuesday October 1st, 2024 8:23:01 AM Drack works to clear the treasure as quickly as possible and get it back topside before the storm hits. He isn’t quite sure how Loryn plans to build a clubhouse for the fist before the storm arrives, but he leaves that to Loryn and hopes magic can accomplices the feat. Loryn tells Bruce not to worry about ruining the surprise and apologizes to Dory that the shiny box must remain closed. He debates with himself putting it in an extra dimensional space before deciding on no such space and asks where they’d like the clubhouse and begs for more time seeing as the storm is approaching on the surface. Gnubert prays for the divination spells and only a bit bummed that the party found the box before he can cast them. The storm makes the gnome nervous Ash begins patting everyone in the back as he brings up everyone’s favorite minotaur Hank points out once they deliver the box they’ll never have to see him or Hiroshi again. He then grabs a cushion and with the cushion for padding takes a seat on the box.
The party works hard to clean up the rest of the treasure, getting everything up to the ship before the storm hits. Loryn tries to negotiate with the fish, who are not happy. ”We’ve already been following you all over the place, now we have to what, wait and follow you some more? Go back home and hope you show up to fulfill your promise eventually? This is ridiculous.” the clownfish points out.
”Not fish, not friend.” the shark states glumly.
”I’ll remember this.” the tang promises Loryn, then the three leave in a huff. (You can likely find them again by hiring a ship to go back to the area you found them and asking around).
With the treasure gathered, the fish gone, and the storm coming there’s nothing left to do but flee the storm. The rest of the day is spent sailing away from it - the party agreed to meet the minotaur at a random spot on the coast and Ducet knows of a small cove that will provide at least some shelter you can hopefully reach before the storm hits.
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! Tuesday October 1st, 2024 8:26:36 AM
During the trip the party is able to finish totaling up and identifying the treasure
20,000 cp, 24,500 sp, 1600 gp 85 pp,Gold flagon with religious markings - valued at 500 gp, small diamond valued at 1200 gp. star sapphire valued at 4500 gp, mwk light pick - valued at 304 gp, +1 defending longword - valued at 8315 gp, +1 merciful light crossbow valued at 8,335, +1 glaive - 2,308 gp, +1 light fortification heavy steel shield, - 4170 gp, +1 light fortification mithril breastplate 8200, CL 3 - level 2 scroll - common arcane - invisibility - 150 gp. CL 5 - level 3 scroll - common divine - speak with dead - 375 gp, CL 9 - level 5 scroll - uncommon divine - commune with nature - 1125 gp, CL1 wand of bless weapon - 50 charges - 750 gp, Horseshoes of a zephyr - 6000 gp, candle of truth - 2500 gp, Staff of Illumination - 51,500 gp = 105,332 total value
AC 17 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+2=13 ; Tuesday October 1st, 2024 2:10:36 PM
Loryn frowns as he responds, "I was suggesting we follow you." A little disappointed in where things ended, but knowing he would make it right, Loryn heads to the surface to try and help get the ship to safety before the storm hits.
With the treasure sorted and stowed and the Box secured. Loryn moves about the ship assisting where he may to help Aid Another sailing 13
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours Empower rod 3/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: Speak with Animals, Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 6/8 2nd lvl: 8/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
AC 20 HP 84 Drack ; Chris J Tuesday October 1st, 2024 2:41:45 PM
Drack is pleased that they weren’t going to try and build an underwater clubhouse. He moves about the ship, helping where he can, and follows any directions given by Dulcet.
“Where to guys? Back to port?”
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 d20=15 ; Tuesday October 1st, 2024 6:50:31 PM
Manolo looks as well in the pile of stuff they found and tries to find something similar to the box. ' always good to have a replica', he thinks to himself
Perception 27 Or Appraise 24
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Tuesday October 1st, 2024 7:10:22 PM
Gnubert helps sort the treasure, and keeps an eye of the storm. When Loryn comes back up the cleric noticesthe look on his face, "I will come back with you my friend, and make your promise kept!" the gnome say swith a smile.
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Tuesday October 1st, 2024 11:54:18 PM "Back to port seems like the most efficient choice. Let's get this box to the minotaur and be done with it."
(OOC: I do not need any items from the loot. Just my share of the gold after selling.)
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! Wednesday October 2nd, 2024 8:15:29 AM Loryn frowns as he was misinterpreted by the fish since he wanted to follow them but resolves to make things right in the future. He does what he can to help get the ship to safety. Drack is pleased they aren’t going to build a clubhouse and also tries to help out. He asks if they are headed back to port Manolo looks in the loot pile for something similar to the box they could use as a replica if they needed it but nothing left in the pile screams shiny priceless relic. Perhaps the items that come close are the mithril breastplate or the gold flagon but neither is shaped like a box. The flagon is rather small compared to the treasure box as it is essentially a fancy cup and the breastplate is larger and obviously a piece of heavy armor and not a box. Unless whoever he was trying to fool was blind neither would make a good substitute for the treasure box Gnubert helps sort the treasure and keeps an eye out for the storm. He volunteers to come back with Loryn and ensure a promise kept. Hank agrees that port is the most efficient choice and suggests getting the box to the minotaur and being done with it.
Ducet shakes her head. ”We head to port, we head right into that storm. We need shelter and can head back once it’s passed.”
Some of the party may also remember the Minotaur suggested a hand off away from port, as large amounts of treasure may draw interest he doesn't want around the box/put the party in danger. He promised to bring enough wagons and carts to carry all the treasure and said they could choose any place along the shore - the order would be able to predict where to meet them.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:57/57. heroism d20+6=18 ; d20+16=36 ; Wednesday October 2nd, 2024 8:42:13 AM
Mortimer's eyes go wide at the sight of all the loot recovered. He only allows himself a moment to gawk though until he starts to batten down the hatches and makes prep to race the storm back to shore.
(Perception: 18. Acrobatics: 36, nat 20.)
AC 20 HP 84 Drack ; Chris J Wednesday October 2nd, 2024 9:05:33 AM
Drack nods as Dulcet shows the experience of a seasoned captain, "Alright Dulcet. take us to a safe shelter. Where are you thinking?"
Lay hands 10/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
AC 17 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+12=17 ; d20+2=11 ; Wednesday October 2nd, 2024 12:58:53 PM
Loryn glances north towards Thistleport and the oncoming storm. "Nothing ever good comes out of mountains" we says and he looks to the west and south and the shoreline.
"Ducet, do you know where we are and if there is a cove nearby? Else, everyone to the rail and put an eye out!"
Loryn also calls up to Mortimer, "Find us safe harbor! We need a cove not exposed to our north!"
For the gnome's part, he does not have great success and soon abandons his own search to assist Ducet and getting the most speed from the vessel to stay in front of the on coming storm Perception 17 Aid Another 11
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours Empower rod 3/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: Speak with Animals, Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 6/8 2nd lvl: 8/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 d20+19=28 ; Wednesday October 2nd, 2024 7:25:12 PM
Gnubert rushes to the rail and looks for safe harbor, (Perception DC 28)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 d20=1 ; Wednesday October 2nd, 2024 9:54:26 PM
Manolo sighs at his own incompetence for failing to think about a replica or bogus item in case of robbery or assault. He goes and help Gnubert for a while. Aid another 1
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Wednesday October 2nd, 2024 11:25:27 PM "I personally do not like the idea of meeting him away from the eyes of witnesses, out in the wilderness, with a whole team of his men waiting for us, and their organization being low on funds..." Hank raises a suggestive eyebrow.
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! Thursday October 3rd, 2024 5:53:06 AM Mortimer eyes go wide at the sight of the loot recovered. He only allow himself a moment before proceeding to help batten down the hatches and prepare for the race back to shore. Drack nods at Ducet showing the experience of a seasoned captain and agrees she should take them to safe shelter. He asks what she has in mind. Loryn glances north towards Thistleport and the oncoming storm. He opines that nothing good ever comes out of the mountains and looks towards the west and south along the shoreline. He asks Ducet if she knows where there is a cove nearby. Just to cover his bases he asks Mortimer to find safe harbor in a cove without Northern Exposure. He abandon his own search and starts trying to help Ducet in making haste. Gnubert rushes to the rail to help look for safe harbor Manolo sighs at his own incompetence for failing to think about a bogus item before no just in case (You can try to make one if you want, I don’t think you have an applicable skill so roll an Int or Dex check) Hank opines opines he doesn’t fancy the idea of meeting up with the minotaur and his crew where there are no witnesses what with his organization being low on funds
Ducet knows of a cove nearby and the ship moves there at speed, carried by the same winds sending the storm their direction. It’s a race, but the party finished the job today quickly and they land with a few hours remaining. They can unload before the storm arrives and wait it out on land - it looks fairly normal for the area, no different from the one they had on their way back from the ancient battlefield. Alternatively they could wait it out on the ship and unload later (or refuse the minotaurs advice and head to port after the storm)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 d20+2=17 ; Thursday October 3rd, 2024 8:04:46 AM
Manolo tries to make something/craft something that will resemble the box with whatever materials he can get. Manolo stays indifferent to what the group decides.
int roll 17
AC 17 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Thursday October 3rd, 2024 10:23:00 AM
Once the ship is secured at anchor, Loryn gives the surrounding area a look from the deck to get an idea of sight lines from the beach, the terrain about and where a good neutral meeting spot might be.
Loryn also makes a point to thank Gnubert for his support to build the clubhouse after this business is finished
"Remember everyone, The minotaur is coming to us and the minotaur and his entire back up have been nothing but on the level since we sided that direction.
Let's leave our treasure on the ship and just have the box with us on shore. We know they scry or some similar such thing, so the wait should not be long."
Loryn has no tricks or area prep spells he can cast and simply plans to hit the beach, build a fire and prepare some food and drink for the meeting. Part of his gnome tinkering mind wanders off to dwell on the feasibility of building some type of portable, yet comfortable, chair. It occurs to him that sitting in such a chair with his feet in the sand and a drink in his hand would be quite a nice way to spend a day.
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours Empower rod 3/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: Speak with Animals, Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 6/8 2nd lvl: 8/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
AC 20 HP 84 Drack ; Chris J Thursday October 3rd, 2024 10:43:39 AM
"I think leaving the treasure on the ship is a good idea Loryn. Perhaps we should put as many magic items as we can in your bag? When we get this all back to port, we are going to have to take it in in batches that wont draw too much attention."
"I digress though. Let's deal with this Minotaur first, and hope they don't try and pull anything sneaky."
Lay hands 10/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 d20+19=22 ; Thursday October 3rd, 2024 6:55:16 PM
Gnubert can't help but feel nervous about waiting for the minotaur on shore but he goes along with the plan. The cleric takes the time to don his armor and other gear before settling in on the shore and keeping an eye out for danger (Perception DC 22)
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 14/36 Thursday October 3rd, 2024 11:30:02 PM
Ash didn't like it the fact they were meating with one of his least favorite people, but he didn't put up any resistance. He prepped his spells for the day and cast a couple before the meet. Stoneskin and see invis on himself, as well as Haste on the party.
1st Magic missile x6 2nd Acid Arrowx2 Glitterdust See invisibility 3rd Fireball x2 Haste Hold person 4th Dimension door x2 stoneskin
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Friday October 4th, 2024 12:33:10 AM
Hank helps haul the box to the shore. "I like the idea of leaving the treasure on the ship. We should keep the rowboat by the shore so we can leave in a hurry if necessary."
(Sorry for being late. I'm at a continuing education conference.)
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! Friday October 4th, 2024 8:46:52 AM Manolo tries to make a decoy box with whatever he can get his hands on. Loryn takes a look of the lay of the land and then reminds the others the minotaur has been on the level since they allied themselves with his people. He thanks Gnubert for the promise of help later in making the fish club house and then suggests leaving the treasure on the ship but perhaps going ashore and setting up a cook fire and some refreshment. Loryn also turns his mind to the idea of building something. Drack likes the idea of leaving the treasure aboard the ship and even suggests using Loryn’s bag to stow any magic items they have so as not to draw too much attention when they later head back to port but then says lets turn their attention to the minotaur first and hope he doesn’t do anything sneaky. Gnubert feels nervous about the plan to wait for the minotaur ashore and takes the time to don his armor and other gear before keeping an eye out for danger. Ash doesn’t like the idea of meeting with one of his least favorite people and preps his spells. b]Hank[/b] helps haul the box to shore and likes the idea of leaving the treasure on the ship. He also suggests they keep the rowboat nearby so they can leave in a hurry if need be.
As Manolo considers the decoy box problem he realizes some things. The ship has plenty of wood, there are plenty of piles of gold, silver, copper and even some platinum coins he could use as well as the few gems they brought up with them. The real problem is time. He could probably hammer together a wooden box together in not much time, but then he’d have to set some hinges so that it opens and then decorate it so that it looks like a priceless relic and then how would he have it react to detect magic spell. Perhaps if he had started earlier he could have made something semi-convincing but anything he could slap together now before the minotaur and his crew get there probably wouldn’t hold up to even the most cursory of inspections. If he didn’t have to deal with the visual inspection because they gift wrapped the box or something then that would be easy enough to fake as all he’d have to do is hammer a wood box together and he wouldn’t even need hinges; of course he’d have to wrap it in the same gift wrap or whatever decoration they added to the original box. (being a salvaging ship storage like waterproof bags are available in abundance, though no boxes as small as the Box of Svengaxi which is only as big as a book).
Loryn thinks about crafting a beach chair and knows the ship has plenty of wood and potentially even some more exotic components if Ducet would be willing to share them with him to build his chair. Ash thinks about spellcasting. While stoneskin lasts 10s of minutes for caster level, invisibility only lasts 1 minute per level and haste only lasts 1 round per level. If he didn’t want to potentially waste the spell he’d have to wait until he saw the minotaur coming to cast and then he’d probably only have time to get off a single spell. Should he precast stoneskin and then cast either haste or invisibility as the minotaur approaches or not cast anything and make his decision on which spell is more important as soon as he sees the taur. (OOC as there was no set meeting time aside from sometime after you found a landing point away from town it is very hard to know when the minotaur will find you)
Leaving the majority of the treasure behind the party head to shore. There’s a small sandy beach and a fairly large area of grass before a forest starts up some ways from the shore. They find a sheltered spot to start a fire with good sightlines to see anyone coming and set up a small camp. The storm starts up soon after, but they manage to stay relatively dry and warm with the fire.
Like clockwork mere minutes after they set up camp a minotaur and entourage emerge from the woods and approach. They approach about 30 feet and stop. A flash of lightning reveals them more clearly and makes something very clear: This is not the right minotaur.
While the one you usually meet is rather nondescript. Brown fur, average height, and while heavily muscled his robes usually hide it. Approaching you is a woman with brown fur almost golden in the lightning, taller and broader than the other minotaur or most any other you’ve seen. She calls out to the group, ”I seek the Argentum. I have words for you.”
AC 20 HP 84 Drack ; Chris J Friday October 4th, 2024 9:22:00 AM
Drack was not present during most of the groups dealings with the minotaurs, and does not know the nature of their conversations. As a result he stays quiet, and at the ready, waiting for Loryn to Begin the discussions with them.
Lay hands 10/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Friday October 4th, 2024 9:25:35 AM
Hank stands and hefts his bat to his shoulder. His face and voice are saccharine sweet and remind you of a shop sales attendant. "We have received your inquiry. Here at Argentum, customer satisfaction is our top priority. At the present time the Argentum is engaged in providing services for another client, and drop-in appointments are not available. We thank you for your patience, and encourage you to try again at our next availability."
He points down the coast. "Please feel free to enjoy a walk down this convenient scenic beach in the meantime. Have a nice day!"
AC 17 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Friday October 4th, 2024 10:33:08 AM
Loryn frowns as he does not recognize the minotaur approaching. If she is with the same, he is a bit put off that they would not send the go between the Argentium was familiar with. The gnome states as much as he is in agreement with Hank on this
"You have found us and you can continue along or choose your next words and manner carefully This is a poor decision to bring unknown persons at this juncture."
Loryn casts Protection from Energy Fire
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours Protection from Energy Fire Empower rod 3/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: Speak with Animals, Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 6/8 2nd lvl: 7/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:57/57. heroism d20+8=28 ; d20+6=10 ; Friday October 4th, 2024 11:27:12 AM
Mortmer eyes the group as they approach. He's never seen them before, but they seem to know who they are, calling out the group by name. Now ... Mortimer is pretty sure he knows who they are as well. He gives them all a knowing glance. In fact, judging by the size and coloring of this minotaur, he doesn't immediately believe she's truly a minotaur. There was something he couldn't put a finger on before, but he's beginning to recognize the scent ... about Hiroshi and his ilk.
(Perception: 28, natural 20. Sense Motive: 10.)
Mortimer asks, " 'Ow is Hiroshi Katsu these days, yea'?"
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 d20=11 ; Friday October 4th, 2024 8:51:21 PM
Manolo looks around for any potential enemies.
Perception 23
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 d20=8 ; Friday October 4th, 2024 8:57:36 PM
Ooc: can I assume Manolo tried to make a makeshift box for distraction, just the outer part/shape in a sack or whatever he could find. Can I also assume he has it on him ? Made a d20 roll if needed
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! Saturday October 5th, 2024 5:06:58 PM
(Sorry, I thought I replied to you. We were trying to clarify the options for you and then you can say what he did. Manolo can either A. cobble together something that will only fool someone distracted or who hasn't seen the box before, or B. go for shoving both the real box and a fake box into sacks and maybe whomever takes it won't check (I guess you could do both really). You tell us what you want him to have done on the way to shore)
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 d20+20=40 ; Saturday October 5th, 2024 6:50:11 PM
Gnubert turns at the voice, knowing it is not the minotaur he doesn't like. Gnubert draws himself to his entire 3 foot height, and adjusts his buckler. "Who are you and why are you here?" the gnome demands as he sizes up the group (Sense Motive DC 40)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 Saturday October 5th, 2024 8:44:40 PM
Manolo tried to make a makeshift box. Something that will fool or distract someone who doesn't check the box or doesn't know how it will look like. (Manolo hides it in a sack to make it more believable, he didn't have much time or crafting experience)
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 14/36 Monday October 7th, 2024 12:41:00 AM
As much as Ash was glad it wasn't the minotaur they hated, he was more annoyed at this new minotaur thinking she can just barge in and talk.
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! Monday October 7th, 2024 9:01:48 AM Drack was not present during most of the group’s dealigns with the minotaurs and does does not no the nature of the conversation so for now he stays quiet and defers to Loryn. Hank stands and hefts his bat to his shoulder. He puts on the air of a shop attendant and effectively politely tells the newcomer to pound sand Loryn frowns as he doesn’t recognize the female minotaur and is put off by the appearance of an unknown quantity at this juncture. He tells the newcome they can continue on their way or choose their next words and manner carefully. Mortimer eyes the group as they approach. He’s never seen them before but they seem to know who the Argentum is and Mortimer is pretty sure he knows who they are as well. Judging by the size and coloring of this minotaur he doesn’t believe she truly is a Taur and there was something he couldn’t put his finger on it but he’s beginning to realize the scent of Hiroshi and his ilk. He asks them how Hiroshi Katsu is these days Gnubert turns to the new group as he draws to his full height and asks who they are and why they are here Manolo previously made a makeshift box and put it and the treasure box in sacks to help sell the deception. Ash is glad but annoyed at minotaurs.
The Minotaur inclines her head to Mortimer at his guess. ”He is well. After you decided against continuing the job he hired us to complete the job of finding the Box of Svengaxi. Imagine our surprise when we followed the last clues you found only to find someone else beat us there and took everything already, then our further surprise on returning home and hearing of a man rescued from vampires and a group of adventurers making your description winning a salvaging ship in a card game.
It was fairly easy to add up the pieces. You continue to pursue the box. Since you don’t do so for Hiroshi, you either hope to guard it yourself or are working for someone else. Perhaps for that strange group you told him about that claims to guard the box against misuse. I prayed to my god Domi for guidance and we were led here.”
She looks around at the group. ”So, Argentum. I care nothing for the reward promised for the box, but I would see it given to a proper guardian so that it might be secured against use. My intuition and my prayers have pointed to Hiroshi as that proper guardian. Have you found it? If so, will you join us in presenting it to him? Or are you still determined not to work with him or us?”
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Monday October 7th, 2024 9:27:07 AM "Well, aren't you a chatty one." Hanks turns to the party. "At this point I am not inclined to work with either group. I say we let them fight it out."
AC 20 HP 84 Drack ; Chris J Monday October 7th, 2024 10:20:06 AM
Drack responds to the mention of Domi, and looks for any obvious symbols of Domi. "What is Domi to you? Are you just someone that prays to him when the need arises?"
Drack will use his Paladin ability to detect evil.
Lay hands 10/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
AC 17 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday October 7th, 2024 6:19:18 PM
Loryn puts his little hands on his hips as the minotaur lays everything out. The price of being famous and precisely what he was afraid of. The Box was hard to find. The Argentium is easy. At the mention of Domi, Loryn wriggles his nose and casts a glance upwards at Drack. The paladin would have that part sorted in seconds.
[']Yea, so no. We are not going to be doing that. Seems everybody is all set to use us as a go between and with the other party on the way, Well, we are not only going to hold tight for them, but we are going to do a bit of praying to the gods for guidance ourselves. They seem down right chatty to anyone asking about us, so we are going to spend some time asking about you, Hiroshi and the other clan when they arrive." Loryn looks to Drack and Gnubert and nods
[b]"Should-uv started this whole expedition this way as soon as everyone came out of the wood work"
Back to the minotaur, "Feel free to set your own camp or even join ours while we wait for brother Numcy"
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours Protection from Energy Fire Empower rod 3/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: Speak with Animals, Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 6/8 2nd lvl: 7/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Monday October 7th, 2024 7:39:02 PM
Gnubert shakes his head and thinks to himself, No good turn goes u punished. Gnubert walks to the far side of the camp and casts Divination praying to the Gods Will this new group sacrifice us to further there own goals? and waits on an answer
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 d20+9=24 ; Monday October 7th, 2024 10:22:27 PM
Manolo tries to figure out what that Minotaur might do next 'something is fishy here's, Manolo thinks
Sense motive 24
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 14/36 Tuesday October 8th, 2024 12:14:03 AM
Ash looks from Drack, to Hank, to Loryn, to Gnubert and Manolo... when no answer comes, he shrugs his shoulders and awaits a word.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:57/57. heroism Tuesday October 8th, 2024 8:28:24 AM
When Mortimer hears Brother Numcy's name, he adds, "Yea', bound ta show up anytime. Always does. Like a leaf on the breeze."
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! Tuesday October 8th, 2024 8:40:33 AM Hank tells the new minotaur she’s a chatty one and opines he’s not inclined to work with either group and maybe the two groups should fight it out. Drack responds to the mention of Domi and looks for symbols of Domi. He asks what is Domi to them and if they are just a casual person who prays when the need arises as he uses his Paladin ability to Detect Evil Loryn puts his little hands on his hips as the minotaur lays everything out. This was what he was worried about a lost artifiact was hard to find but they as a well known adventuring group were much easier. He tells the minotaur that they aren’t going to be doing it. He says everyone is all set to use them as a go between and with the other party on the way they are going to hold tight for them but pray to the gods for their own guidance. He reflects they should have started this whole expedition this way as soon as everyone came out of the woodwork. Gnubert shakes his head and reflects that no good turn goes unpunished before walking to the farside of the camp and casting Divination. The spell fails.
Manolo tries to figure out what the minotaur might do next. Ash looks from Drack to Hank to Loryn to Gnubert and Manolo. When no answer comes he just shrugs his shoulders. Mortimer mentions Numcy should be showing up any moment.
Drack, and perhaps others, look more closely for signs she’s a Domi follower. She does have a necklace that could be a holy symbol, though at the moment it is tucked away. Her garb and demeanor is very much like the many martial monk types who follow Domi so she could be a mere monk, or she could be a cleric of Domi, or even both possibly. She does not register as evil and those trying to detect motive sense only honesty from her, though she is rather intense.
The minotaur shakes her head. ”Should we wait for the other group you will outnumber us and there will be no chance for my group’s preferred outcome. In fact, I’m surprised they are not already here from what Hiroshi said of their past actions.”
She considers deeply for several moments and looks to her own team. They have a short, silent conversation of looks, nods, and motions. ”This is no accident I think. As a follower of Domi I strive to do what I can to improve the Wold and fight injustice. He has led us here, to confront you with neither Hiroshi or the secret order to interfere. Two adventuring groups each championing a potential guardian of this dangerous artifact, with no clear answer as to who would be the best guardian.”
She takes a martial stance and her team spreads out. ”There is only one way to decide this. We challenge you Argentium, to a trial by combat. Whomever incapacitates the other team first proves their chosen guardian to be the right one. I truly believe that is why lord Domi led us here.”
DM Mitch and Hugh Beach Fight Tuesday October 8th, 2024 8:56:59 AM
Updated header with map for new combat. I just put PCs on there randomly to give you an idea of where the groups were, feel free to move yourself before your first action if you don't like your spot.
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 d20+20=37 Tuesday October 8th, 2024 9:29:20 AM "Wait, what's that, Domi?" Hank tilts his head to the side as he listens to an unseen voice. "You say you have no idea who this lady is? And that showing up and threatening physical violence if we don't hand over private property is just outright banditry? And that the penalty for banditry is death? And that we shouldn't hesitate to put them all in a shallow grave if they try to attack us? Gee, thanks, Domi! I really appreciate the clarification." Hank drops his smile. "Your offer is declined. As I said before, you are more than welcome to wait for the other group to arrive. We were hired just to retrieve the box. If you want to slug it out with them to determine who gets to pay us, we will not interfere. In fact, we don't even like them! It would actually entertain me to watch you wallop the other minotaur. So take a chill-pill, take a seat, and wait for them to show up. Otherwise... My bat and I will start breaking bones, and we won't stop until we run out of bones to break."
(Intimidate check 37)
AC 20 HP 84 Drack ; Chris J Tuesday October 8th, 2024 9:37:55 AM
Drack smiles. "You may be right. Perhaps this is why my Lord Domi sent me back to my friends at this juncture. The only problem i foresee with your suggestion is that most of my friends use magic, and it isn't all that non-lethal. We do not wish anyone to die. I would offer that if anyone is getting near death, or unconsciousness, they raise their hands, and essentially tap out. They fight no more, and no one targets them in any way. Is that acceptable to all parties? Loryn? agreed?"
Once all parties agree that no one is to die, Drack draws his weapon, and casts divine Favor, and then calls upon Domi, and uses his Divine bond to imbue his sword with shocking burst.
current effects: +2 attack, +2 damage
Lay hands 10/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor-c, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
AC 20 HP 84 Drack ; Chris J Tuesday October 8th, 2024 9:40:18 AM
(Sorry simultaneous post. Loryn can make the call as group leader.)
DM Mitch and Hugh Beach Fight Tuesday October 8th, 2024 9:51:48 AM "Agreed. I will personally heal those I injure after the trial is over." is her immediate reply to Drack.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Tuesday October 8th, 2024 9:59:34 AM "Childish, and stupid," Gnubert mutters to himself as he stands and walks to Loryn.
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Tuesday October 8th, 2024 10:15:13 AM "We do not have agreement, Sir Drack. These people have threatened violence to obtain our private property. If they attack, they are bandits... And the only good bandit is a dead bandit. You can heal all you want, but I will not hold back."
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 7d6=20 ; Tuesday October 8th, 2024 12:42:01 PM
"Sure, heal yourselves. Raise a hand, if your hurt. Do whatever pleases you but first catch this. " Ash drops a fireball at S21to catch ML, E3,E4,E5. (20 dmg, DC 19 Reflex for half).
" A believer of Domi attacking another follower of Domi for a material item seems conter intuitive. These people aren't good, and don't deserve our kindness."
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Tuesday October 8th, 2024 12:44:01 PM
P.s Don't forget I caste Haste on the party before, as well as Stoneskin and Haste on myself.
1st Magic missile x6 2nd Acid Arrowx2 Glitterdust See invisibility 3rd Fireball x2 Haste Hold person 4th Dimension door x2 stoneskin
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Tuesday October 8th, 2024 5:29:51 PM
Hank watches the fireball whizz past his face and explode amongst the enemy in a roar of flame. "Well, debate's over. Let's put them down."
AC 20 HP 84 Drack ; Chris J Tuesday October 8th, 2024 7:24:18 PM
Drack yells to the others "No! Stop this. They are not evil, and we will not kill them! Loryn, stop this! this is not the same group that i left not so long ago. If you kill a single one of them, you will have to kill me as well."
Lay hands 10/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor-c, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
AC 20 HP 84 Drack ; Chris J Tuesday October 8th, 2024 7:25:12 PM
current effects: +2 attack, +2 damage Haste
Lay hands 10/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor-c, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Tuesday October 8th, 2024 7:40:55 PM
Hank checks himself. "Drack, they're bandits. You can try to convince them to back off -- that's what I was doing -- but a fireball is a fireball. Go ahead and try."
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 d20+13=27 ; Tuesday October 8th, 2024 10:18:17 PM
Manolo is afraid of this battle...not because death but because he didn't want to lose. He tries to move towards the enemy but stealthy as the grass might help him take some cover or concealment .
Stealth 27 Move (24I)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:57/57. heroism d20+13=29 ; Tuesday October 8th, 2024 10:49:31 PM
Mortimer sighs and blurts out sharply, "OY, will you blatherskites stop actin' like a bunch of bloody rotters!" And he means it! (Intimidate: 29)
He's clearly agitated and gives you all 'the crazy eyes'!*
------------------------------------------------------------ *like DJ Qualls in the movie, The New Guy.
AC 17 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+8=23 ; Tuesday October 8th, 2024 10:53:04 PM
Loryn is about to say something, anything, but quickly it does not seem to matter. He knew Hank a little better than Drack and was fairly sure he knew what the fighter was up to. The fireball streaking from Ash's finger was the problem and there was nothing Loryn could do about it. It seem to arch out in slow motion, even as the thought of the spell of Dispelling started to enter his mind. The sphere of magical flames burst to life.
"They are not evil and we are supposed to be the good guys, you know heroes of the realm! The gnome shouts, but with little hope
Nothing sounded right in his head "everyone, just stop." is all he can manage
Loryn readies Dispel Magic for the next offensive spell from the Argentium Check 23
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours Protection from Energy Fire Empower rod 3/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: Speak with Animals, Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 6/8 2nd lvl: 7/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Tuesday October 8th, 2024 11:37:15 PM
"They want a fight, and I only fight one way. I don't use weapons or fists. I use magic. They want to bully us, and I'm not standing for it. They think they can take the item from us. For some reason you think we should have some sort of challenge to determine who gets the box but within parameters which is just plain dumb. If that's what you want to do, then just give them the God-forsaken box and let's move on with our lives after we look like chickens and bow down to them. This isn't about evil and good, this is about protecting our possessions. If you want to keep this charade going then another fireball is coming out, then the wand.. and then the fights really on. If you feel like protecting someone who is here to take our items, then you can protect them from me and I'll just bounce and take my fair share and move on with my life. "
DM Mitch and Hugh Beach Fight d20+7=10 ; d20+7=23 ; d20+7=12 ; Wednesday October 9th, 2024 8:08:08 AM Hank is not impressed and mocks the Minotaur’s faith and claims of hearing from the gods. Drack thinks it’s actually a good idea and makes a clarification to keep the duel non-lethal. The minotaur agrees. Gnubert thinks the whole thing is childish and stupid. Hank does not agree. Ash skips strait to fireballs. (Per my count on the map you can only hit 3 of the 4. It covers 8 squares and they are 9 squares apart) Hank thinks that ends the debate. Drack is enraged and calls out his team-mates. Hank insists the enemy are common bandits who deserve no mercy. Manolo is afraid of battle not because of death but because he doesn’t want to lose Mortimer is agitated and attempts to intimidate everyone to stop actin like a bunch of rotters. Loryn is about to say something but it does not seem to matter. He knew Hank a little better than Drack and was fairly sure he knew what the fighter was up to. The fireball streaking from Ash’s hand is the problem but he was too slow on the dispel attempt. He points out the other group isn’t evil and the Argentum is supposed to be the good guys and pleads for everyone to stop as he readies to dispel. Ash reasons that the other group wants a fight and he only fights one way. He thinks the physical challenge with parameters is just plain dumb and if the party agree to it they might as well just turn over the box and be on their way.
Ash’s fireball causes chaos as several members of the other adventuring party dive out of the way. Weapons are drawn and violence almost erupts but both followers of Domi (Drack and the Minotaur) and Loryn shout down their fellows and prevent further bloodshed.
There are a few moments of calm while the other team heals up those wounded with spells and healing potions, several members of the opposing team glaring all the while. Finally the Minotaur has a chance to speak to the party again.
”We are no bandits, nor are we here to mug you. You yourself have stated you have doubts about both groups as guardians, as do we! I believe Hiroshi to be the best guardian, but you may have a far better assessment of his character, or we could all be wrong. Yet here we are, multiple servants of the god of courage and combat facing each other, each uncertain of the best choice but championing a different party.
This was all set up by the gods to clear the doubt from our eyes. To give a chance through our own strength to answer our questions and doubts. If you have no faith and disagree, fine, just say so and step aside. I have no intention of forcing anyone to fight nor having an unfair fight. I am asking for an honorable contest only, even if it’s only between myself and my fellow believer.”
The standoff continues with much glaring from the Minotaurs compatriots. The rain continues to fall and make everything soaking wet.
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Wednesday October 9th, 2024 8:21:53 AM
Hank shakes his head. "Then you are more than welcome to challenge the other minotaur and his group to an honorable test of faith! We have zero obligation to respond to your challenge, and frankly I don't believe you. You waltz up and threaten us with physical aggression if we don't hand over something that you want. That's banditry, and I'm not going to pretend it's anything else just based on your word. I have tried several times to avoid conflict, but if you keep pressing it then you are inviting your own ruin. Attack, if you dare, but I will treat you like bandits."
AC 20 HP 84 Drack ; Chris J Wednesday October 9th, 2024 8:47:59 AM
Drack looks back to Loryn. "What do we do here? I will fight her. She has the size and reach advantage, and if a monk, that could be an issue i have not as yet dealt with. Even if I lose, I don't see any way that the others are going to hand over the box. I am fine with an all out melee, but would prefer nobody die. You make the call my friend, and my sword and I will answer." (Because Ash and Hank interrupted what Drack was going to do, he never cast divine favor or used his Divine bond)
Haste
Lay hands 10/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor-c, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Wednesday October 9th, 2024 9:03:16 AM
"I'm not sitting here and waiting on a flip of a coin. They talk about strength, well sorry for them there is my strength. If this is to be a straight melee fight, then I'm not needed and if I'm not needed than I'll just head on home and catch you all in retirement. I'm not here about good and bad, or for faith and the gods. If that is your bang, go wrestle in an alleyway for religious superiority. I'm here to protect the item, and prevent it from going to the wrong hands. I don't care about them, I don't care about Hiroshi, I care about us and this item.
Ash wipes his wet hair out of his face, before continuing and pointing at the Minotaur "if this fight continues, I am dropping the next fireball on your head."
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:57/57. heroism Wednesday October 9th, 2024 12:20:55 PM "Oy, I'll tell ya what we do. We get off this soddin' beach and make camp. Or do ya all like standin' in the rain like frickin' dogs?" Mortimer is clearly agitated by all the foolishness.
"I 'ope your 'appy ... you all got me ta favorin' hot food and indoor livin', yea'!" He starts to head inland, past the rival group. He begins fidgeting with his haversack, meaning to extract the tents he had purchased. "Loryn, what's for dinner?"
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Wednesday October 9th, 2024 8:48:08 PM
OOC: Had back surgery yesterday so posts are going to be a bit weak at best. Also I did a sense Motive a few days ago and had no response. Did I not get a read?
Gnubert stuffs his mace in his belt, shakes his head, and stands next to Loryn. "This is more than a bit silly. I shall not fight."
DM Mitch and Hugh Beach Fight Wednesday October 9th, 2024 8:53:29 PM
Per 2 posts ago: The Minotaur does not register as evil and those trying to detect motive sense only honesty from her, though she is rather intense.
AC 17 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+8=25 ; Wednesday October 9th, 2024 10:45:21 PM
Loryn is grateful that things did not continue to escalate and casts Message to speak to his companions in private. "Ash I understand your methods and have no issue, i simply feel the conversation had not gotten to that point. I strongly feel that is should not be us who swing or spell first against non evil opponents. Guys, I don't think physical violence was imminent but i do know where you are at. yes, it could be seen at banditry, but they hadn't gotten thatt far. They challenged us and we shall simply refuse and that is what i still plan to do. Our answer is no. No to giving over the box, no to a contest of strength for the box. We severed the relationship with Hiroshi and plan to deliver the box as agreed to the other group. They will need to initiate the fight and if they do....Then it is banditry and we put them down. I say if it comes to it we DO grant quarter, but the box is not up for negotiation."
Having delivered his thoughts to the group, Loryn states The Argentium's position again to the new comers.
"No. We will not be engaging in a contest for the box and we will not be handing it over. I do not believe you are highway men but honorable followers of Domi. In this cause you have lost. We got to and retrieved the box first. If you wish to stay and camp and get out of the rain, be our guest, but if you pursue the box by force or deceit, we will not only stop you, but your names will be shamed in Domi's eyes for such dishonorable an act."
The group had set camp before the other arrived and Loryn is quite content to get out of the rain and even work on a hot meal by the fire. He does however, for the moment stand his ground to hear the reply to the emphatic 'No' a Readied Counterspell now against the opposing group should a spell come the Argentium's direction Caster Level Check 25 to Dispel
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours Protection from Energy Fire Empower rod 3/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: Speak with Animals, Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 6/8 2nd lvl: 7/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
DM Mitch and Hugh Beach Fight Thursday October 10th, 2024 7:56:22 AM Hank shakes his head and suggests the two minotaurs duke it out in an honorable test of faith. He says he doesn’t believe her and to approach and demand something from the Argentum or threaten physical aggression and that is banditry. He says he has tried to avoid violence but if the other group attacks they’ll be treated like bandits. Drack asks Loryn what they should do. He offers to fight the minotaur even if he might lose but he doesn’t see anyway the others would hand over the box. He’s also fine with an all-out melee but prefers no one dying and then tells Loryn to make the call Ash says he’s not sitting around waiting on a coin-flip. He says with all the talk of strength magic is his strength and if it is to be a melee fight then he’s not needed and if not needed he’ll just head home and catch everyone in retirement. He says he’s not here about good or bad or faith in the gods and if that is why they are here they can wrestle in an alley to prove superiority but he’s here to protect the box and he doesn’t care about Hiroshi but about the Argentum and the box and if a fight does break out he’s dropping the next fireball on the minotaur’s head. Mortimer suggests they get off the beach and make camp and tells the newcomers he hopes they are happy b/c they got him Gnubert stuffs his mace in his belt, shakes his head and opines this is silly and he will not fight Loryn is glad things did go completely off the rails and casts message to speak with his companions in private. He tells Ash he understands his methods but feels things hadn’t gotten to that point yet. He makes his case as why it should not be the Argentum that attacks first as they are the good guys and their opponents are non-evil. He understands the banditry argument but doesn’t think it has gotten that far yet. He says they’ll simply refuse the challenge and the answer will be no, no to handing over the box, no to a contest of strength for the box. He points out they severed their relationship with Hiroshi and plan to deliver the box to the order and if the other group initiates a fight after that then it is banditry and they should be put down but quarter should be given however the box is not up for negotiation. He then gives his answer to the other group telling them that they will not engage in combat nor hand over the box and that he believes they aren’t bandits but honorable followers of Domi who lost because the Argentum retrieved the box first. He offers them camp but says if they try to take the box through force or defeat they’ll be shamed in Domi’s eyes. He too is keen to get out of the rain and even cook a warm meal but he waits to hear the other group’s reply to his response a counterspell at the ready.
The minotaur clearly has no idea to react to Loryn’s declaration. Her team glares furiously and mutters darkly but they don’t do anything as the party goes back to their camp. After a few moments they to start to set up a camp, quietly discussing what to do with the occasional furtive look over.
There’s a long, rather awkward wait.
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Thursday October 10th, 2024 8:26:04 AM
Little did they know, Hank loves awkward waits. "So has anyone been to Plateau City recently? I went there for a business security expo a few weeks back and it feels like every time I visit the city has shifted and changed. This time I went and there was this weird restaurant that opened called The Llama Lounge. Some weird eccentric elf decided to open up a restaurant completely themed around llamas. You know, one of those elves that is nearly a thousand years old and decides to just be kooky and wacky with all of the money they've saved up over their life? The decor was llamas, the menus had pictures of llamas, all of the upholstery was llama's wool, and even the food was mostly llamas. I ended up ordering a llama taco. Surprisingly good. I mean, I did not have very high hopes for a llama taco, but this was surprisingly good. I had to pick off a lot of the raw onion and cilantro, but that's pretty normal for tacos. It had this really good sauce, I think it was made out of passion, fruit or something, and it really went well with the llama meat. I had the llama taco, and the guy I was with had the llama meatball pasta. His name is Lysanderoth. A bit of a prickly guy, but we work together and we were attending the expo together. So anyway, I had the taco and he had the meatball pasta, and even though it was made of llama meat it was actually really good. I would recommend it the next time anyone is in Plateau City. Speaking of which, does this group ever visit Plateau City? In between adventures, as a treat? We could hit up the town, visit some tourist sites, really drink it in. I think it would be a lot of fun, especially after this whole box fiasco. What do you guys think?" He continues setting up camp in the rain.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Thursday October 10th, 2024 12:38:07 PM
Ash smiled to Hank. he realized he was trying to break the tension. "I think that would be a a fine trip Hank. Lets go see this llama restaurant when we are done with this mess."
AC 20 HP 84 Drack ; Chris J Thursday October 10th, 2024 1:26:25 PM
(Have family in town. Going to make it quick.) Drack follows Loryn’s lead, sheathes his sword, and goes about helping set up camp. If the newcomers wish to start a fight, he would be happy to oblige, but he would not pull a blade on them first. As they set up camp, Drack whispers to Loryn. “Well played”
Mortimer is getting the impression that Loryn is getting all the kudos. He tries to listen to all the whispering, but hears nothing but hushed, unintelligible muttering in all this rain. He shrugs and thinks to himself, 'i said just as much, just with fewer words.' He's glad Loryn followed his lead though.
Other discussion he does hear ... the discussion of llamas. "Yea', I've had llama meat. In a caravan, I was. One of the pack llamas 'ad died, so it was butchered up and cooked for dinner. Quite tasty, yea'." Then his eyes narrowed as he begins to remember the entire story. "Turns out, the llama was sick with madness (rabies) an' a lot of us died afterwards." His voice trails off after he realizes that happened in one of his previous lives. This revival of old memories was becoming more and more frequent.
AC 17 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+10=30 ; d20+12=24 ; Thursday October 10th, 2024 8:13:15 PM
Loryn nods at Drack and stokes up the fire to get a cooking fire settled shortly cracking into t grin as Hank begins his story. "A fine thought Hank. I've never been to the east and you know as I think about it, Windhorn might be the largest settlement I have been to. Little gnome, big city. Sounds like it could be quite an adventure. Loryn chuckles a bit before getting serious and sending another Message through the spell.
Not that I think anyone has, but let's keep our guard up. Someone might take Domi's will into their own hands
Cooking 30 Perception keeping an eye out 24
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours Protection from Energy Fire, Message Empower rod 3/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: Speak with Animals, Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 6/8 2nd lvl: 7/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 Thursday October 10th, 2024 9:09:53 PM
Manolo sighs. He goes around the camp mindlessly hearing some parts of the conversations. He wanted to eat already, all this talk brings him memories from home....it's been a long time since he visited.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Thursday October 10th, 2024 9:15:38 PM
Gnubert helps set up camp, and assists Loryn is cooking dinner
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 Thursday October 10th, 2024 9:21:23 PM
"If anyone ever gets the chance to go to Effacia... My grandmother runs a bakery there ,Tokens of my Confection, best place in the region for baked goods." Manolo thinks about the other kids, Lady Barleybloom and the fresh bread and other confectionery.
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